At Rover, we dug into our data to find out what pet parents nationwide are naming their feline family members. Here are our top picks for gray cat names, from the strong to the cute and playful, for your Russian Blue, British Shorthair, or velvety tabby.
Female Gray Cat Names
- Aria
- Ashley
- Cleo
- Eloise
- Fae
- Grace or Gracie
- Luna
- Stella
- Angel
- Violet
- Iris
- Opal
- Daphne
- Esme
- Venus
- Emily
- Bluebell
- Dawn
- Fern
- Delphine
- Heather
- Hyacinth
- Juno
- Lady Gray
- Lana (Spanish for wool)
- Lavender
- Lilac
- Mila
- Mika
- Misha
- Misty
- Noelani (Hawaiian for “heavenly mist”)
- Orchid
- Pearl
- Pebbles
- Reva (“rain” in Hindi)
- Rai
- Sapphire
- Selena
- Seraphina
- Sylvia or Sylvie
- Talia
- Yin (from the Chinese 银 meaning “silver” or “money”)
- Yuki (“snow storm”)
- Mika
- Katya
- Kisa
- Nika
- Marina
- Anya
- Yuzu
- Zoe
Popular Male Gray Cat Names
- Ash or Asher
- Bear
- Boris
- Ivan
- Captain
- Cosmo
- Earl
- Ezra
- Flipper (famous TV dolphin)
- Lloyd (meaning “gray” in Welsh)
- Jupiter
- Keegan
- Fritz
- Goose
- Grady
- Grayson
- Griffin
- Thor
- Merlin
- Miku (Japanese for “beautiful sky”)
- Phoenix
- Rocket
- River
- Sterline
- Olly
- Smokey
- Comet
- Thunder
- Neptune
- Earl Grey
- Olaf
- Guthrie (Scottish for “windy spot”)
- Hurricane
- Kai (Hawaiian for “sea”)
- Nimbus
- Morgan
- Rye
- Seymour
- Shady
- Sterling
- Teddy
- Wolf
- Yuri
- Quincy
- Tito
- Tony
- Tucker
Unisex Gray Cat Names
- Boo
- Blu
- Cloud
- Dusty
- Ember
- Fuzz
- Foxy
- Frosty
- Foggy
- Hacci
- Gray
- Grigio (Italian for “gray”)
- Icicle
- Pepper
- Smokey
- Sage
- Shelby
- Silver
- Sasha
- Suede
- Ash
- Mishka
- Puff
- Rain
- Sage
- Pigeon
- Winter
- Shadow
- Skye
- Magic
- Diamond
- London
- Sparkle
- Rowan
- Shade
- Sprinkles
- Nickel
- Lux
- Moon
- Otter
- Shimmer
- Sparrow
- Star
- Storm or Stormy
- Velvet
- Windy
- Zephyr
Cute Gray Cat Names
- Anchovy
- Abo (gray in Filipino)
- Bean
- Biscuit
- Boo Boo
- Boz (Azerbaijani for “gray”)
- Buttons
- Breezy
- Brio
- Bubbles
- Cali
- Clawdia
- Chevy
- Cupcake
- Disco (for a party cat!)
- Donut
- Floopy (a nod to Phoebe on “Friends”)
- Fluffy (always a classic)
- Juju
- Juno
- Kumo (Japanese for “cloud”)
- Kapua (Maori for “cloud”)
- Lulu
- Marble
- Mouse
- Momo
- Otter
- Pancake
- Puddle
- Purrito
- Roquefort (sweet gray mouse from Disney’s The Aristocats)
- Skittles
- Smudge
- Toaster
- Rollo
- Tinsel
- Glitter
- Twinkle
- Whisper
- Twix
- Yogi
Badass Gray Cat Names
- Arrow
- Athena
- Artemis
- Bastet (an Egyptian cat goddess)
- Azure or Azura
- Birch
- Bolt
- Blade
- Chrome
- Cinder or Cinderella
- Cirrus
- Cosima
- Dynamo
- Ghost
- Granite
- Jett
- London
- Mab (the fairy queen)
- Mack
- Maverick
- Moose
- Ninja
- Orion
- Quin
- Rogue
- Blitz
- Basalt
- Silverado
- Selena
- Tank
- Thor
- Tressym (a small winged cat)
- Tugboat
- Twilight
- Vulcan
Unique Gray Cat Names
- Alfie
- Aniseed
- Augie
- Bloomer (for your lilac kitty)
- Cricket
- Dapple
- Griseo (Latin for gray)
- Haze
- Comet
- Bluebell
- Pearl
- Anchovy
- Ingot (as in silver ingot)
- Heron
- Jewel
- Nube (Spanish for “cloud”)
- Nuvola (Italian for “cloud”)
- Plata (silver in Spanish)
- Rose
- Sonic
- Skye
- Sooty
- Topaz
- Tuna
- Periwinkle
- Flannel (as in Gray Flannel)
- Porkchop
- Tug
- Waffle
- Bubba
- Hubcap
- Trigger
- Wylie
Names for Gray & White Cats
- Bandit
- Checks
- Koala
- Muffin
- Patch or Patches
- Mushroom
- Thumper
- Chai
- Checkers
- Oyster
- Rain
- Socks
- Boo Boo
- Sir Mix-A-Lot
- Moonstone
- Taffy
- Drizzle
- Mittens
- Specks
- Stratus
- Spot
Names for Gray Tabby Cats
- Stripey
- Tiger
- Mackerel (tabby with narrow stripes that run parallel to each other)
- Mosaic
- Willow
- Zigzag
- Chevron
- Snickers
- Sushi
- Tofu
Famous Gray Cat Names
- Albus (for Albus Dumbledore, of course)
- Benny the Ball (a character in the “Top Cat” cartoon series)
- Bugs (Bunny, of course)
- Jonesy (a gray tabby from the film “Alien”)
- Edie (of Gray Gardens)
- Duchess (from Disney’s “The Aristocats”)
- Ella (short for Cinderella)
- Eeyore – After the gray donkey from Winnie The Pooh
- Gandalf
- Jagger
- Meeko
- Nibbles (baby Mouse from the Tom and Jerry cartoon)
- Mercury (feel free to add “Freddie” for superstar power)
- Mr. Mistoffelees (from the musical “Cats”)
- Ziggy (as in Stardust)
Fun Facts About Gray Cats
- Gray cats, often referred to as “blue,” come in a variety of shades.
- The gray coat color comes from the dilution of the black pigment called eumelanin.
- Eye colors of gray cats range from green and blue to gold and amber.
- Some people believe gray cats bring good luck and prosperity.
- Many gray cats have tabby markings, which can be a stripes, spots, or swirls. Gray tabbies are usually friendly and affectionate.
- Four cat breeds are always solid gray: The Korat, Nebelung, Russian Blue, and the Chartreux. The Chartreux is known for its blue-gray fur and striking orange eyes.
- The lilac coat is a light gray that may look as if it’s pinkish-gray.
What to Name a Cat?
Your new gray cat is part of the family, so take some time to choose a name you love. Along with their silvery coat, consider your cat’s personality: a feisty Pepper or an elegant Violet? Your interests and favorites play a part in pet naming, too. Cat lovers have chosen names of favorite foods, book characters, colors, and musicians to name their kitten or newly adopted cat.
Cats don’t typically respond to their names in the same way that dogs do, mainly because cat owners are far less likely to train their cats (and therefore, teach their cats to associate their names with certain outcomes.) Nevertheless, you’ll be saying your cat’s name plenty, so give your top contenders a whirl. Say them out loud and get a feel for how easy they are to say, not to mention whether you enjoy hearing the sound.
Rover Knows Pet Names
As pet lovers through and through, Rover has the scoop on what people are naming their cats. We have a passion for all things cat names and love helping pet parents pick their kitty’s perfect name. For over a decade, we’ve gathered pet names from Rover’s database of millions of pets. The names you find here aren’t randomly generated. We keep our lists updated to match the trends within—and from—our own pet parent community.
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